A New Life in Seattle

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Perception, perception, perception: Part 2

Getting ebook reviews is difficult, even for an award-winning author who's been around the block. But, finally, it struck me that I had buried assets: the blurbs and reviews I'd received for four Kelley Wilde novels. Some of my colleagues are far richer in the volume of online reviews they've received. I can't compete with them, not on that score. But why not use the praise received for those 4 trad-pubbed novels?

With that in mind, I've posted this at the start of my new spring release:

PRAISE
FOR REB MACRATH

One of the greatest Christmas
stories ever written—but one that may never be published.

--Agent Henry Morrison on April Yule (formerly titled White Knights)

Reb MacRath writes with wit and
pace. His prose can spin in unexpected directions, or with the precision of an
expert pool player can send one—smack!—right into the corner pocket. Pay
attention, because in one short sentence he can dazzle, baffle, and shock you.
And in a book, well, just enjoy the ride!

--Brad Strickland on April Yule

His writing style is unique and...he writes with such depth and emotion I can't help but wonder what he'll bring to the writing world in the future.

--Kirkus MacGowan on Nobility

Nobility ranks right up there with Oh Brother Where Art Thou, a rendition of Homer's Odyssey also set in the south. The word craft is delicate and beautiful..

--Leila Smith on Nobility

Dazzling, visceral, heart-wrenching...A 152-page masterpiece.

--John Logan on The Vanishing Magic of Snow

…AND
FOR REB WRITING AS KELLEY WILDE

Wilde handles his ideas with wit
and energy. A skilled writer has produced an engaging novel.

--Publishers Weekly on The Suiting

Highly readable, with both laughs
and chills.

--Library Journal on The Suiting

Strongly original. One of a kind.

--Kirkus Reviews on The Suiting

A tasty bit of modern horror with
just the right touch of madness. A writer to watch.

--The Buffalo News on The Suiting

Wilde has a flair for horrific
showmanship and an instinct for the jugular that rivals the best writers of the
genre.

--John Farris on Makoto

Wilde’s style fits the story
perfectly—it’s as sharp and polished as a samurai sword, and just as dangerous.

--Rick Hautala on Makoto

One of Wilde’s particular talents
is getting inside his characters’ heads. Whether it’s a dream, a cocaine high,
or a slooow torture scene, his expert streams of consciousness and incredible
sound effects put you right there.

--Fangoria on Makoto

Untamed, unpredictable prose—that’s
the trademark of Kelley Wilde. He writes like a bucking bronc, and each time
out of the chute the Wilde man keeps improving. He’s got the moves!

--Rex Miller on Mastery

The most unforgettable train ride
since Agatha Christie booked the Orient Express.